6 Exciting Ways to Cook with Coffee
What's better than starting your day with a rich, bold cup of coffee? Enjoying that robust flavor all day long! Think outside the coffee pot and explore new ways to infuse coffee into recipes that you already cook everyday.
Rubs and Marinades
Coffee grinds are the perfect ingredient to add to your spice dry rub1 for meat. Since coffee is such a powerful flavor, it's best to combine it with other hard hitters such as chili powder, smoked paprika, or chipotle. You can also make a nice marinade2 by blending cold espresso with other ingredients such as soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic to give meat a distinctive smoky flavor that's indescribable!
1. Want to jazz up a classic BLT sandwich? Make a dry rub using coffee grinds and put a generous amount on a slab of thick cut bacon. Let the bacon marinate in the refrigerator for up to six hours or overnight. Cook to a crisp and enjoy!
2. Turn your favorite baby back ribs into a smoky concoction of deliciousness by creating a spicy dry rub of espresso, black pepper, paprika, and other bold spices.
Have Fun with Drinks
On a hot summer day there's no better way to enjoy coffee than having it served cold. Try this little tip below to make your next iced coffee drink right in your own kitchen!
3. Make your own coffee ice cubes3 to make the absolute best iced coffee drinks. Simply brew your favorite blend of coffee, pour into ice cube trays, freeze, and enjoy!
Baking with Coffee
Baking with coffee is probably the easiest way to get that satisfying aroma and flavor right to your taste buds. Coffee and chocolate go hand in hand to create the most aromatic and delightful pastries. Try some of these easy ideas below in your next batch of sweet goodness!
4. Mix fresh coffee grinds or espresso into brownie batter4 for an explosion of coffee flavor.
5. Try adding espresso to your buttercream frosting5.
6. Make truly indulgent chocolate chunk cookies6 by adding espresso granules.
Coffee can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory dishes. After brewing your morning pot with our pure Costa Rican coffee, save some to try in your next fantastic recipe!
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Sources:
1. Pupswithchopstics.com, All Purpose Coffee Rub, Referenced July 3, 2019
2. Speaking of Women's Health, Flank Steak in Coffee Marinade, Referenced July 3, 2019
3. Thriftylittlemom.com, How to Make the Best Iced Coffee, Referenced July 3, 2019
4. Mind-over-batter.com, Gooey Espresso Brownies, Referenced July 3, 2019
5. Tastykitchen.com, Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting, Referenced July 3, 2019
6. Frositng & Fettuccine Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Referenced July 3, 2019